I live in NC and am separated from my wife..but its almost time to apply for removal of conditions(in January)...I have no Idea and confused very much because in that form I-751 there is no option for waiving with separation...what to do now?And according to NC law:I can't file for the divorce until its one year separation!! and my wife is non co-operative and wants to give me very hard time.we are separated for about 6 months only...now I stuck in between divorce and conditions removal procedures....please please let me know what are my options RIGHT NOW?any specific document that I can attach with application to prove that divorce in process?I have no clue how now things should be done...I have couple of affidavits from people and family members that knew us.please help me out with this and God will definately bless you which would be your christmas gift this year for sure!!!!!thanks in advance and waiting for your reply.thanks again.

I'd recommend an initial consultation with an immigration attorney. Very often they are free, or at least affordable. I would query what your options might be. While in that consultation, you might also ask if he or she recommends what I've heard some aliens have done in cases like yours where the US citizen spouse will not apply jointly. They have submitted the I-751 noting "d" on the form. Yes, I know that a divorce decree must be available, but I suspect aliens that submit the form prior to finalising the divorce are doing so to buy a little time, and I believe they have attached a letter indicating that a divorce is in process but the divorce has not yet been finalised.

Anyway, there's too much at stake with your permanent residency to rest on ideas you might gain from an immigration message board. it's time to get yourself an expert that can guide you to do what's best for your situation.

Please let VJ know how things work out... It will be valuable information for (unfortunately) many people.
Good luck